The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) is sending out a final reminder for landlords to apply to the LA County Rent Relief Program before the looming January 12 deadline, as reported earlier by the LA County government's official announcement.
With over $68 million up for grabs, the program serves as a lifeline for landlords and tenants still grappling with the financial aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications must be in by 11:59 PM PST this Friday, per DCBA. For anyone still on the fence, assistance is within reach, a phone call away at (877) 849-0770 or through multiple in-person events and webinars designed to navigate the submission process. The full application kit can be found at the dedicated website, lacountyrentrelief.com.
According to the DCBA, the assistance aims to nip potential evictions in the bud and preserve rental housing. Tapping into the funds could mean up to $30,000 in the pockets of qualifying landlords per rental unit, a sum that covers past-due rent and other eligible costs incurred since April 1, 2022.
Applications are being sifted, with those showcasing the direst need and operating in high-need locales according to the LA County Equity Explorer Tool jumping to the front of the line. Properties housing particularly vulnerable tenants are also being given preferential treatment and early submissions are not only welcome, but they're also encouraged.
For nearly half a century, the DCBA has stood as LA County's shield against consumer injustices, laboring to keep the marketplace fair and extend its protective services to consumers, tenants, homeowners, immigrants, and workers. Aside from chasing down consumer fraud claims, DCBA enforces minimum wage and safeguards tenant and worker rights. More on their services can be unearthed at dcba.lacounty.gov or by lifting the phone and dialing (800) 593-8222.
